It’s been a while since I’ve been around but some of you long time users might remember me. I’m back with another review! This time I had the pleasure of receiving a demo unit of the Lehman Audio Linear. The Linear is a solid state amp producing 400mw into 60 ohms and 200mw into 200 ohms. If...

I don't deserve these headphones because no one deserves anything, but receiving them would make me quite happy as I've enjoyed the HE-6 a lot and am excited to see what the Susvara can do.

Does anyone know how a Brimar 5R4GY would sound vs a U52?

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Just bought the Stratus that was up on the classifieds last night. Should be here next week. Super excited to have one without the wait

So I know this question is speaking in terms of generalities and stereotypes but how warm exactly are amps like the Sansui 9090 in comparison to modern tube amps like the Zana Deux or DNA Stratus? I have my SX-1010 coming in soon so I suppose I'll find out but I'm curious what others say since...

The Fisher 500C might be something you're interested in. I don't know about its design specifically, but I know its old, has tubes and is very highly regarded.

Oops - yeah I did. I'd love to hear how you like your OTL when it comes! I'm very much looking forward to mine. You still have a huge jump coming your way.

Wow ESP-950 and Little Dot to Glenn 300B. That's a huge jump. You'll certainly appreciate it. I'm just going for the OTL myself. 300Bs are a little bit too expensive for my wallet. I guess the way it works in my head is I can justify spending an extra 2K to keep the ZD around but I can't justify...

Lol. It really does. But from all that I've heard about it its well worth the wait. Plus I have the Zana Deux to keep me occupied. And my hands warm from those ridiculously large Russian space heaters. I mean tubes.

Looks like I have a ways to go. I got on the list in late October of last year. I have plenty to keep me busy though

Sounds good - take your time! I got the Sylvania in today so I'll give it a go once I get off work. 

A few interesting things on the matter   1) Turns out the taps don't put out any more power with the ZDT than the HP out. Also confirmed with Craig that there's no issue using the HE-6 from the out. Won't affect the transformers at all.   2) Definitely not enough power and I knew that going...

I got the Raytheon in today. It's quite laid back as you suggested. I'm liking it a lot though listening to acoustic blues (Muddy Waters - Folk Singer at the moment) with the HD800s. Using the SFD-1 for this as a DAC with the '74 Reflektors in. Gives his voice a very thick sultry tone and kills...

Hm - I was pretty unclear - the 12AX7s are actually for the ZDT. The SFD-1 takes 6922s. Currently have the '74 Reflektors in it. Might grab some CCAs later once funding allows. How did the Syl and GE compare to the Raytheon as far as sound sig?